Botev
Ботев
“He who falls fighting for freedom does not die.”
Synopsis
1876. After five centuries of slavery, the Bulgarians faced a fateful choice - either freedom or death. A handful of young revolutionaries gather in Gyurgevo, on free Romanian soil, and draw up a plan for the liberation of enslaved Bulgaria. Hristo Botev, poet, newspaperman and teacher, throws down his pen and leads two hundred young men to the aid of his rebel brothers.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$173K
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Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maksim Genchev
- Original Title
- Ботев
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Budget
- $173K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maksim Genchev
Department Leadership Roster
Maksim Genchev
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Botev
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What is Botev about?
1876. After five centuries of slavery, the Bulgarians faced a fateful choice - either freedom or death. A handful of young revolutionaries gather in Gyurgevo, on free Romanian soil, and draw up a plan for the liberation of enslaved Bulgaria. Hristo Botev, poet, newspaperman and teacher, throws down his pen and leads two hundred young men to the aid of his rebel brothers.
Who directed Botev?
Botev was directed by Maksim Genchev.
Who stars in Botev?
The principal cast of Botev includes Deyan Zhekov, Niki Iliev, Neda Spasova, Matey Genchev, Georgi Kadurin.
When was Botev released and how long is it?
Botev was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.